Our DD will be 2 in a couple of weeks and we are really concerned that she has autism.
She has had an appointment with a community paed who says we are looking at a diagnosis of autism due to lack of communication.
We are currently awaiting a referal for SALT and portage. We have also booked a private occupational therapy review for her in February.
Reasons for our concerns -
Doesnt talk, says mama, baby and possibly her name but none of them on command
She doesnt repeat anything, words or actions (other than clapping)
She doesnt point or wave, she wouldnt wave goodbye or point to an animal.
She would distinguish between colours, or animals etc.
So basically there is no communication from her.
She will give cuddles, especially to mum, she likes to play with her sister, she goes to nursery 2 days per week, she will get herself food from the drawer she can reach if she wants something to it. She does love tickles, she giggles at her nana’s dogs, she loves Mickey Mouse (but no other TV shows), she likes music.
She has started to get very emotional when told ‘no’ so she understands that.
She is quite good in social situations, change isnt an issue for her.
She ticks a few things on the autism check list, but there are many things she doesnt check.
She did have glue ear from about January until grommets were fitted in July, so she did have about 7 months of hearing loss during a key time of development. I say she is sometimes she like a 1 year old in a 2 year olds body.
If she is autistic what help is given and what does it actually involve?
Thanks